A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday cleared the way for Georgia’s new law limiting access to sexually explicit content on public websites to take effect July 1.
In a 6–3 decision, the nation’s highest court ruled that Texas’ law aimed at preventing minors from accessing pornography does not violate the First Amendment.
The law requires people to verify their age by submitting a government ID or other measures. While the Supreme Court’s decision does not directly apply to Georgia’s statute, it is expected to influence how courts assess similar laws in more than 20 other states.
The Supreme Court ruling is a loss for the Free Speech Coalition, an adult entertainment industry trade group that challenged the Texas law, arguing it stifles the free speech of adults.
